FounderX Texas 2025
Austin, Texas | March 4-6, 2025
FounderX is the global gathering of FI and Decile Group Alumni, Mentors, Local Leaders, and Partners, and for the first time the event will convene in one of the world’s fastest growing technology and startup hubs: Austin, Texas.
This highly-curated event will gather 100-150 investors, founders, technology executives, and startup ecosystem leaders from across the globe for three days of networking events, group workshops, and engaging talks from top Keynote Speakers.
The event is strategically planned immediately before the world-famous South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Conference (Mar 7-10) - when Austin becomes full of energy and a global center for startups, investors, and culture.
The goal of FounderX is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning between members of the FI and Decile Group Networks, which span 100+ countries across 6 continents.
FI and Decile Group Alumni, Mentors, Leaders, and Partners will receive private invites to this event before the end of December.
Accommodation and Travel suggestions will be posted shortly.
Destination: Austin, Texas
Austin is one of the world’s fastest growing startup, venture capital, and technology hubs. USA Today named Austin the No. 1 place to establish your own business in 2024, and had the second-highest ranking for U.S. cities with the percentage of total employment in startups. Top corporations with an Austin Global Headquarters include Oracle, Dell, Tesla, X, Whole Foods, Indeed, and many more.
Keynote Speakers
FounderX Texas will feature talks from top global experts on startups and venture capital.
Speakers for the event will be announced in the coming weeks.
Adeo Ressi
Adeo Ressi is CEO of Decile Group, which runs the leading venture capital accelerator VC Lab and operates the Decile Hub platform. Adeo is also Executive Chairman at the Founder Institute. Adeo has launched 14 VC funds and founded 11 startups, having nearly $2 billion in exits before the age of 30.
He previously served on the Board of the X Prize foundation to pursue his interests in space exploration, and studied architecture and spent time living on a commune to explore his interests in designing better ways to live.
Adeo is passionate about inspiring people to achieve their potential.
Jonathan Greechan is Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator.
Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 cities and 95 countries, which have produced over 7000 portfolio companies with nearly $2 billion in venture funding.
Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com; Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase; and Product Manager at RealNetworks (RNWK), a company he joined after its acquisition of Game Trust (a startup that raised $18M+ in venture capital, where he built and led all marketing and content).
more speakers to be announced…
Speakers for the last FounderX included Evan Goldberg (Co-Founder of NetSuite), Jason Calacanis (Author, Angel Investor & Founder of LAUNCH), Nichol Bradford (Co-Founder & Partner at Nirmeia Collective), Peter Pham (Co-Founder at Science), Eren Bali (Co-Founder of Udemy & CEO of Carbon Health), Barbara Belvisi (Founder & CEO at Interstellar Lab), and many more.
Agenda Overview
FounderX is an ‘unconference’ that combines traditional conference elements in a fun and informal environment
We are hard at work building the agenda and details will be updated below are they are confirmed.
Day One Agenda: Tuesday, March 4
05:00PM - 9:00PM @ Location TBD
FounderX Texas starts with travel day and welcoming party, setting the stage for collaboration and connection.
5:00PM – 9:00PM
WelcomING RECEPTION & LIGHT DINNER
Location TBA.
Day Two Agenda: Wednesday, March 5
10:00AM - 05:30PM @ Oracle Austin Headquarters (afterparty nearby from 8:00PM - 11PM)
The second day of FounderX is all about making connections in an informal setting.
10:00AM – 5:00PM:
All-day co-working and Facilitated office hours/ Meetings
10AM – 12PM:
Group workshops
12PM – 1PM:
Lunch Buffet
1PM – 4PM:
Group workshops
4PM – 5:30PM:
Happy Hour & Appetizer RECEPTION
8PM – 11PM:
Afterparty TBA
Day Three Agenda: Thursday, March 6
8:30AM - 5:30PM @ Oracle HQ (Afterparty 8PM - 11PM, TBA)
The main ‘un-conference’ day takes place on Day 3. This single-track event will feature top Keynote speakers, engaging panels and group discussions, and plenty of opportunities for networking.
8:30Am - 9:15AM
Welcoming Breakfast RECEPTION
9:15AM – 9:30AM:
Welcome & Opening Remarks
With Jonathan Greechan and Adeo Ressi
9:30AM – 10:00AM:
Opening Keynote
10:00AM – 10:30AM:
Speed Pitching & INVESTOR FEEDBACK Session 1
A quick-hitting showcase of pre-seed & seed-stage startups, with commentary from investors
10:35AM – 11:15AM:
Investor Panel/ Group Discussion 1
11:15AM – 12PM:
Keynote Speaker 2
12PM – 12:45PM:
Buffet Lunch Reception
12:45PM – 1:15PM:
Speed Pitching & INVESTOR FEEDBACK Session 2
A quick-hitting showcase of pre-seed & seed-stage startups, with commentary from investors
1:15PM – 1:45PM:
Keynote Speaker 3
1:45PM – 2:25PM:
Investor Panel/ Group Discussion 2
2:30PM – 2:45PM:
Quick break & Stretch
2:45PM – 3:15PM:
Speed Pitching & INVESTOR FEEDBACK Session 3
A quick-hitting showcase of pre-seed & seed-stage startups, with commentary from investors
3:15PM – 4PM:
Closing Keynote
4PM – 5:30PM:
Happy Hour & Appetizer REception
8PM – 11PM:
CLOSING PARTy TBA
SXSW Interactive begins Friday, March 7
FounderX Texas is strategically being hosted before the famous South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference (https://www.sxsw.com), which begins on Friday March 7. The portion of SXSW relevant to tech and startups ("SXSW Interactive") takes place Friday March 7 - Monday March 10. The entire event lasts 9 days (see their full schedule here).
It is not a requirement to join SXSW as part of FounderX.
Email support (at) founderx (dot) com for assistance.